Is there a burn ban in Tennessee today?

What the rule says

• A permit is good for one day. You can get one online through the Division of Forestry or by calling 877-350-BURN (2876), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central.
• Leaf piles, woody debris, storm debris and prescribed fires need a permit. Burn barrels with a 1/2-inch mesh screen cover, ceremonial fires and grilling do not.
• The Division stops issuing permits when high winds, low humidity or dry fuels make burning hazardous. The Commissioner of Agriculture can also declare county burn bans, which prohibit all open burning.
• Burning without a required permit is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a $50 fine, or both.
• Only natural material from your own property may be burned; burning trash is never legal.

Many cities and counties have their own burning rules or permits, and some ban outdoor burning all year. The permit law does not apply inside cities with their own fire ordinances. Check with your local fire department before you burn.

This page describes the state’s seasonal rule. It does not list bans that individual counties or towns declare, and it does not cover fire-weather warnings or restrictions on public land.